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Mental health first aid

Prepare yourself to make a difference in someone's life with our Mental Health First Aid Workshop. Learn essential skills to recognize, support, and respond effectively to mental health crises.

When and where
  • When: October 17, 2024
    2 - 5 pm
  • Where: Peer Quartier

Equip Yourself with Essential Skills

A Mental health crises can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Being prepared to offer immediate support can make a crucial difference. Our Mental Health First Aid Workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.


What you will learn

  • Understanding Mental Health: Gain a foundational understanding of common mental health disorders.
  • Recognizing Signs of Distress: Learn how to identify early signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and recognize when someone might be in crisis.
  • Providing Immediate Support: Discover practical strategies to offer immediate assistance, including active listening, calming techniques, and how to approach sensitive conversations.
  • Crisis Management: Understand how to handle urgent situations like panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, or substance abuse crises, and learn when and how to seek professional help.
  • Building a Supportive Environment: Learn how to create a safe, supportive space for open dialogue about mental health, both in your personal and professional life.


Why Attend?

  • Empowerment: Feel confident in your ability to respond effectively to mental health crises.
  • Community Impact: Help reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness within student community.
  • Lifelong Skills: Acquire valuable skills that are applicable in everyday life, enhancing your ability to support first of all yourself, friends, family, colleagues, and others in need.


Who Should Attend?

  • This workshop is ideal for students who want to be better prepared to support mental health in their community.


Take the first step in becoming a mental health first responder. Sign up today and be part of the movement to create a more understanding and supportive world.

this workshop is part of our mental health week.

Contact

Zhenya
Landiak

Zhenya Landiak
Counselling for international students
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